Three people have been arrested after violence broke out at a car boot sale at Hounslow HeathGoogle Maps

Met Police officers have arrested three people after a huge fight involving knives broke out at a car boot sale in Hounslow in west London. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following the brawl on Sunday (28 February) morning near Hounslow Heath.

Police were called to the heath, near Staines Road, just after 7am to reports that a pedestrian and a van had been in collision, and subsequently to a large number of people fighting armed with knives and other weapons.

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A police statement said: "Police officers attended, and a man [Age unknown] suffering injuries to his leg was found. He was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service. The group had dispersed before the arrival of the police. Two other men presented themselves to a hospital a short time later."

One man is understood to have suffered a serious injury to his arm and the other had been stabbed. All were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remain in custody at this time. Enquires continue.